Students
Sara Garrett, who lost her life in an automobile accident, was a caring and compassionate person. She received both academic and athletic scholarships, played collegiate basketball in national tournaments and received her degree with honors. This scholarship has been established in Sara’s name to honor her memory.
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating senior female varsity basketball player from Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri;
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited junior college, college, or university;
- Must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0;
- Must have demonstrated participation in activities in school and the community;
- Must have personal qualities of being a caring, compassionate person who supports and helps others; a leader with a commitment to excellence; and someone who expresses determination and perseverance.
Amount:
Up to $1,000.
Renewable:
Not a renewable scholarship.
Deadlines:
The General Application for the 2026-2027 cycle will be available December 1, 2025 and due February 16, 2026 (including any requirements listed below).
Requirements:
- Transcripts showing grades from Fall Semester 2025. Any applications submitted with transcripts omitting Fall Semester 2025 will not be considered.
- A brief summary of your basketball history from when you began playing basketball to the present (e.g. recreation leagues, AAU, School teams, etc.) and describing what basketball means to you.
- A personal reference from someone unrelated to basketball activities.
Apply: